Tattoo Therapy: The Catharsis of Being Tattooed — Discover

If your teenager comes to you and tells you that getting tattoos is theraputic and can help them heal from whatever ails them, you might be reminded of this article right here. Some actually get tattoos to help themselves heal and move on with their life, but others are just addicted and go overboard. I’m actually thinking about getting one, but not sure of what and where right now. When I do you’ll know!

Tattoos can be an artistic choice — or a therapeutic one. Magdalene Bedi explores how the aesthetics and the pain of tattoos help their bearers move through eating disorders, mental health challenges, cancer, and more.